2 HN users recommended this documentary2 months2010–2014score 2.5
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
Recommended as a practical guide to knowing your rights during police encounters, alongside the well-known advice to not talk to the cops.
A 45-minute Flex Your Rights documentary on how to deal with police in three situations: traffic stops, encounters at home, and on the street. It presents practical advice on asserting constitutional rights and refusing searches.
“Excellent 45 minute ACLU documentary on how to interact with police in three situations: traffic stop, in your house, and on foot.” (HN, 2010)
Excellent 45 minute ACLU documentary on how to interact with police in three situations: traffic stop, in your house, and on foot. BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters [this video] tldr: -say as little as possible. -be courteous and don't argue or complain. -memorize the phrase "I do not consent to any searches." -do not invite police in your house.
45-minute guide to handling traffic stops, home visits and street encounters with police.
No disagreement here. Sometimes you're forced into dangerous situations and must make the best of it. Some excellent advice from the previous director of the ACLU: BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters [this video]
Please, people: DO NOT ALLOW THE AUTHORITIES FREE ACCESS TO YOUR DEVICES TO PROVE INNOCENCE! Conceding to law enforcement this way only motivates them to promote policy that allows for further rights violations. See: [this video]
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